The Howard & Irene Levine Family Foundation supports Jewish life, education, good health, and affordable housing. Guided by the values of family, we seek to support projects that demonstrate inspirational leadership
and sustainability.
Legacy
The Howard & Irene Levine Family Foundation was established in 1998 as an expression of Howard and Irene Levine’s lifelong commitment to generosity and service. Howard Levine was a visionary leader whose early experiences growing up in a planned apartment community in the Bronx shaped a deep belief in the importance of affordable housing, health, and opportunity. Together, Howard and Irene practiced philanthropy as a sustained, values-driven endeavor—supporting efforts marked by compassion, strong leadership, and long-term impact. After Howard’s passing in 2024, the foundation’s work continues to reflect his values and vision – particularly across the Los Angeles areas, where he and Irene lived, worked, and raised their family. Alongside her family, Irene Levine continues to steward the foundation with generosity and care, carrying forward a legacy rooted in family, purpose, and enduring responsibility to community.
“Our father, Howard Levine, cared deeply about helping others. He dedicated his later years to Affordable Housing, Senior Programs, Jewish Continuity, and Parkinson’s Research. He lived in Los Angeles, raised our family here, and was deeply involved in the community.”
– David Levine, Executive Director of The Howard & Irene Levine Family Foundation.
Community Impact
A selection of organizations and projects that reflect our mission and values in action.
Levine Family Disaster & Emergency Loan Fund
When disaster strikes, financial hardship often follows. In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the increasing frequency of unexpected emergencies, the Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles (JFLA) has launched the Levine Family Disaster & Emergency Loan Fund—a new financial resource providing zero-interest, zero-fee loans to individuals in urgent need. The fund was created in honor of Howard Levine’s legacy of compassion and generosity. Learn more
UCLA Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders
Movement disorders, a category of more than 30 neurological conditions causing abnormal body movements, affect approximately 40 million people each year. The Howard and Irene Levine Family Foundation provides the resources for five endowments in the department of neurology at the school of medicine — all of which support basic science research on Parkinson’s disease under the leadership of the director of the new Levine Center. Learn more
Mercy Housing California Senior Community
Mercy Housing’s Howard and Irene Levine Senior Community, located on the former site of a city parking lot at 8862 W. Pico Boulevard, consists of a six-story edifice featuring 48 studio and one-bedroom apartments. All of the apartments are reserved for low-income seniors, formerly homeless seniors, and veterans ages 62 and up. At the center of the building sits a courtyard space, surrounding by a community room, an exercise room, and supportive services offices for New Directions for Veterans. Learn more
UCLA Howard and Irene Levine Program in Housing and Social Responsibility
The Howard and Irene Levine Program in Housing and Social Responsibility addresses timely and critical issues related to urban and rural housing markets and affordable housing policy, provision, and sustainability. Comprised of a multifaceted set of enterprises, the Levine program challenges and inspires UCLA students to think about broader societal issues, empowers UCLA faculty and doctoral students to undertake cutting edge research, and enables the Ziman Center to serve the community by promoting public dialogue and education, all for the betterment of society. Learn more
Grantmaking Process
The Howard & Irene Family Foundation considers funding proposals by invitation only and in alignment with its current funding priorities. In the past, some grants were made on a discretionary basis. If you have any questions or would like to connect, please reach out to the Foundation’s Administrator, Wendy Yu Einhorn at weinhorn@pfs-llc.net.